Perhaps because it is a time when many people are attending parties and staying up late, but police in Virginia are often on high alert over the New Year's holiday for those who may be committing crimes, particularly drunk driving. In fact, three individuals in...
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Protecting one’s business in the property division process
Many married people in Virginia are successful entrepreneurs, building a business from the ground up. In addition, many of these entrepreneurs are married. However, not every marriage is meant to last. When a business owner is facing the prospect of divorce, they may...
Understanding wills and trusts: part 2
Wills and trusts have their similarities, but many of their attributes make them distinctly different. For those creating their estate plans, it is important to select the best option for their particular situation. The first article covered the differences between...
Raising a child after divorce through co-parenting
When a couple in Virginia has a child, they naturally want to give their child the best upbringing possible. If they are in a romantic relationship with one another, parents will work together to provide their child with all of the child's physical, mental and...
Understanding wills and trusts: part 1
Most people are familiar with wills as a way for people to share how they would like their estate distributed after their passing. However, a trust is another option to consider during estate planning that may help to reach the same result. To select the best option,...
Why to execute a prenuptial agreement before your wedding
The New Year is here, and many couples in Leesburg that got engaged in 2017 are finalizing their plans for their 2018 wedding. Whether they plan on marrying on Valentine's Day in February, or whether they are planning for an autumn wedding this year, it is never too...
What counts as income when it comes to child support?
In Virginia, how much child support each parent is responsible for depends heavily, but not exclusively, on their gross incomes.While how much person a Leesburg resident makes is sometimes pretty easy to figure out, such as when all of their money comes from one job,...
Do I have to take field sobriety tests if asked?
A previous post on this blog talked about what could happen to a Leesburg, Virginia, resident if he or she refuses to take an official breath or blood test after an officer conducts a valid DUI stop and asks them to take this test. Basically, a person can wind up with...
An empty nest could lead to the decision to divorce
When people in Virginia make their marriage vows, they do so with the intention that they will be wed to their partner for the rest of their lives. This is true whether a person marries at age 20 or at age 50. While divorce may not seem likely when a couple decides to...
When are ‘harmless’ pranks against Virginia law?
Everyone likes a good laugh, although unfortunately sometimes it is at another's expense. Some people in Virginia, especially teenagers, find it funny to make prank phone calls, for example. They may think that in the end, they are doing no harm. After all, it's just...
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